Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
Users overwhelmingly praise this Roku TV for its easy setup, excellent picture quality, and the intuitive Roku interface. Many appreciate the vast selection of free channels and Bluetooth headphone support, making it a great value for a budget smart TV. A minor issue noted is the lack of an ethernet port, though users have found workarounds with USB adapters.
Pros
- Easy initial setup
- Great picture quality and colors
- Intuitive Roku interface
- Wide selection of free channels
- Bluetooth headphone support
Cons
- No built-in ethernet port
- Limited wall-mount screw options
- No power button on the TV set
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
The Sony Bravia 8 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, with perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent upscaling. Users appreciate the Google TV interface, sleek design, and decent built-in sound, though some note it struggles in bright rooms and the remote lacks a backlight. Overall, it offers great value for a premium OLED experience.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Perfect blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent upscaling of lower resolution content
- Intuitive Google TV interface
- Sleek and premium design
Cons
- Struggles in bright rooms
- Remote lacks backlight
- No direct input source button on remote
- Brightness lower than some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 65" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 438W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 72 kWh★ | 355 kWh |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 22.32 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 32R3D5 32"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.